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Touchdowns and Tangents

Touchdowns & Tangentswww.touchdownsandtangents.com
NFL takes and topical tangents for football nerds, casual sports fans & the culture since 2016. Touchdowns and Tangents balances real life experience with the most cultural and concise commentary from the week's football news. Since 2016, the weekly podcast features live football news breakdowns along with live guest interviews. Pete D. Camarillo and Kenneth Frank host the syndicated podcast from Los Angeles. Featured guests include athletes, journalists, entrepreneurs and other people at the intersection of sports and culture. Our archives don't lie. Find out more at Touchdownsandtangents.com.
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Episodes

If Your Mock Draft Didn’t Have Masks and Gloves, Did it Even Happen?

#LetsTalkAboutIt Christian McCaffery gets $64 million extension. What it means for that 2017 draft class. Now the highest paid running back of all time. Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen first confirmed case of COVID-19. Von Miller has the Rona More Pro day workouts: Jalen Raegor runs a 4.2 40. Mock Drafts: No Trades. First two rounds Kenny’s Mock Draft Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU Washington Redskins: Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State New Y...

Apr 18, 20202 hr 19 min

Your Luminaries Got the Quarantine Extended

#LetsTalkAboutIt Bill O’Brien traded a 2nd round pick for Brandon Cooks to the L.A. Rams Todd Gurley and Clay Mathews day the Rams owe them money an that’s like playing with their emotions Atlanta Falcons unveil new uniforms and the Carolina Panthers social media team ethers them. They at war now. All-Decade team comes out NFL draft will serve as virtual fundraiser with 58 “attendees. #CollegeFootballSegment Baton Rouge makeshift pro day results: LSU safety Grant runs a 4.39 at 6’2 215. Miss Sta...

Apr 11, 20202 hr

Quarantined from Playing Time on JV ft Nahson Wren of the Let It Out Podcast

#LetsTalkAboutIt Aldon Smith signed to Cowboys for 1 year, $4 million. Tony Boseli recovering from COVID-19 virus NFL considering 2 different draft scenarios for the draft. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001108206/article/nfl-considering- Saints to hold draft war room at a local brewery owned by the Benson family 2020 draft might be the highest https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/03/30/2020-nfl-draft-ratings-records-ratings-television-abc-espn-nfl-network/ 3.9 rating last year across b...

Apr 04, 20201 hr 42 min

Don’t Let a Pandemic Gentrify Your Fan Base

#LetsTalkAboutIt Tom Brady officially signs Panthers cut Cam Newton. The legacy of the Panthers cutting great players. Raiders stadium worker tests positive for COVID-19. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001107622/article/worker-at- Xavier Rhodes signs with Colts NFL draft wants to involve charity and players interactively. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2882947-nfl-planning- XFL players are getting signed to NFL teams. #TakeOrTangent Can Newton is a free agent. Dallas Cowboys Al...

Mar 28, 20201 hr 31 min

Not All Zero-Interceptions Seasons Are Made Equal

#LetsTalkAboutIt Three Tiers of free agency. Franchise Tagged players. (Justin Simmons, Shaq Barrett, Joe Thuney, Brandon Scherff, Dak Prescott, Derrick Henry, Kenyon Drake, A.J. Green, Bud Dupree, Yannick Ngakoue, Leonard Williams, Anthony Harris and Mathew Judon) Unrestricted free agents. (Tom Brady, Phillip Rivers, etc.) https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001106399/article/2020-nfl-free-agency-tracker-teambyteam-additions-trades%3FnetworkId%3D4595%26site%3D.news%26zone...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 22 min

You Quarintined Me Over A... Ft. Coach Zohn

This week's show starts with the impact of the Corona Virus on the XFL, NFL and Greater sports. Kenny and Pete get into the CBA impact, free agency and Pro Days too. Coach Zohn Burden, long-time college coach and recruiter, drops a line from Game Academy Now to share some insights on prepping High School football athletes for a D1 college. Coach drops his knowledge on school, body and mental preparation for succeeding at the next level. The show closes out with more info on the week's transactio...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 42 min

Manifesting a Title Means I Fuck with Y’all

#LetsTalkAboutIt NFLPA language finalized and sent to players. Players on social media shouting it down. Tony Romo gets a MUTHAF*CKIN bag with contract resign with CBS. $17 million a year. Players felt a way on Twitter. https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001104469/article/tony-romo-to-reup-with-cbs-for- A.J. Bouye traded to Broncos for a 4th rounder in salary dump Free agency on the horizon: Top positions: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102516/article/2020-nfl-free-agency-free-agents...

Mar 06, 20201 hr 25 min

Aggressive Rundowns Write Themselves Ft Crissy Froyd

Kenny and Pete breakdown NFL Combine Day One headlines with Crissy Froyd from USA Today Sports Network. Froyd shares insights on the 2020 NFL Draft including the QB class and LSU players. She also shares her journey in journalism and her North Star. There's some XFL insights from her and Kenny. The rest of the show features takes, tangents, touchdowns and turnovers on the week's rumors, transactions and more. Pete closes the show with an epic rant about his Grandpa. RIP Rudy Escobar. Check this ...

Feb 28, 20201 hr 36 min

You Know it’s Hood When the Controller Needs AA Batteries

#letstalkaboutit XFL Debut in L.A. Kenny’s points CBA Negotiations https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1230328127534043139?s=20 https://twitter.com/KaplanSportsBiz/status/1230267489885544448?s=20 https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1230504775306838019?s=20 Under the current transformational CBA proposal that NFL owners are pushing for, there would be more drama at the end of the regular season...and six - six! - games on wild-card weekend. Imagine three wild-card games on Saturday, then t...

Feb 21, 20201 hr 54 min

I Did the Math and it’s Not Revisionist History with Special Guests Ryan Mancini and Sebastian Schug of the Mars on Life Show

#LetsTalkAboutIt Cleveland Browns Defensive end Myles Garrett reinstated by the NFL after 6-game and then indefinite suspension Mason Rudolph fine upheld XFL had 3.12 million viewers first week back https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2875608-early-xfl-standouts-who-should-be-grabbing-the-nfls-attention#slide8 Eric Bieniemy rumored to take the Colorado head coaching after Mel Tucker leaves for Michigan State Antonio Brown apology tour continues. Rams announce new coordinators https://profootball...

Feb 16, 20201 hr 42 min

If This Episode was Alive It Would be Nasal Congestion

#LetsTalkAboutIt Former All-Pro safety and current Baltimore Raven Eric Weddle announces his retirement Podcast Pit teaser into the replay episode. (20ish minutes) Xavien Howard, Miami Dolphins cornerback, has domestic violence charges dropped against him by his live-in fiancé. Stories say and court documents say that she has no fear of future violence and that it was a situation that got out of hand. Rumors of Raiders possibly signing Tom Brady Former Michigan State head coach Mike Dantonio ret...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 42 min

Lombardi Winners Get LapBands featuring Kevin A. Molina of 49erHub and MyKell Mathieu of Courtside Radio

#LetsTalkAboutIt RIP Kobe, Gigi and all families involved. What was his impact on you? Girl Dad https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1222946874715525133?s=20 Pro Bowl Recap plus Kobe tributes) RIP NFL Hall of Famer Chris Doleman. Senior Bowl Recap Hot or Not Super Bowl Week JLO vs Shakira Matchups Prop bets PG Joins the pod Kevin from Hubcast @930? #CollegeFootball Bo Pelini returning to LSU as the Defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, former LSU defensive coordinator hired as Baylor Head Coach....

Feb 01, 20201 hr 31 min

What’s Worse, the Flight or the Layover?

Pete runs it solo this episode while recapping the NFLPA bowl and Kenny calls in from Mobile, Alabama as the TDT Senior Bowl correspondent. They talk flight catching tips and the retirement of Antonio Gates & Eli Manning. Follow us on SnapChat: TDT_Overtime

Jan 24, 20201 hr 14 min

It Pays to be a Bowl Game Guru

Kenny and Pete get right into the College Football National Title Game. They go into a deep conversation with CFL, NFL and Nebraska alum Josh Mitchell as he tells about building the Gutcheck culture and why he is a DB Guru. Touchdowns and Tangents breaks down the upcoming Championship games in the NFL and preview both the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and Senior Bowl in preparation for the NFL Draft. You can this show in its entirity on touchdownsandtangents.com and also look up Touchdowns and Tangents ...

Jan 17, 20201 hr 43 min

The Rooney Rule Ferno Featuring Nick Hamilton

This week's show features special guest Nick Hamilton of Nitefall Media. We got the LA sports and music journalist to share about his journey coming up through the JUCO school ranks and hustling in this media game including building his own platforms. Kenny and Pete also joined him in flaming the Rooney Rule and really the entire institutions of professional sports which prevents Black Coaches from leading in front offices or as head coaches. There were also epic tangents about everything from W...

Jan 10, 20201 hr 52 min

New Years Resolutions are for Wild Card Round Losers Sponsored by Podcorn

Kenny and Pete open this week's show by discussing the latest NFL coaches fired and all the rumors to fill those vacancies. They talk about David Stern's legacy and Kenny takes over for Senior Bowl GFes and the best CFB segment all bowl season. Then they get into take or tangent on the rushing leader, sack leader and way more. Things start wrapping up with a special Wild Card version of Touchdown or Turnover. The show concludes with an epic argument about LAMAR JACKSON and the upcoming NFL Draft...

Jan 03, 20202 hr

Skywalkin at the End of a Decade

#Letstalkaboutit (20-30 minutes) How was your Christmas? Marshawn Lynch is back Ben Roethlisberger blocked everybody on Twitter. Announces he's coming back next season. AFC/NFC Playoff picture Top 100 NFL List snubs & controversies Bengals have 1st overall pick. #CollegeFootball (10 minutes) Bowl game updates Players skipping bowls The legend of Joe Burrow continues: https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/lsu-football/joe-burrow-leads-lsu-to-shooting-challenge-win-over-oklahoma/ RIP Edward Aschof...

Dec 27, 20191 hr 37 min

My Droid Got a Droidfriend

Corey Lestochi host of Hard Core CFB on Patreon and Admin for For the Glory of Old State (Penn State Football Site) (20 minutes) What is the Hardcore CFB Podcast? Why college football? How did it get started, why Patreon? What’s a low key Bowl Game you’re looking forward to? Who is a player that can help themselves in the Draft during this Bowl Game? Sell us on why the Big10 is Better than the Pac-12? Do you root for Ohio State in the playoff? Do you hope Wisconsin wins the Rose Bowl? Cotton Bow...

Dec 20, 20191 hr 25 min

Madden Losses Kill Your Taste Buds

#LETSTALKABOUTIT Raiders done done in Oakland Patriots Cheating Scandal https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-bengals-video-drama-everything-you-need-to-know-about-spygate-2-0/ Clinton Portis and others fraud scandal https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/12/us/nfl-health-care-fraud/index.html CFB Playoff and bowls Heisman final 4: Justin Fields & Chase Young from Ohio State, Joe Burrow & Jalen Hurts https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28226028/picks-predictions-every-college-foo...

Dec 14, 20191 hr 38 min

Let a Podcast Exert Itself Bro

#Letstalkaboutit LAMAR JACKSON….that's the tweet Russell Wilson dominates again Ron Rivera gets fired/Cam has foot surgery RIP George Atkinson III. RIP to the son of Terry Glenn Jr AFL shut down last week Kaepernick workout backlash: Good & bad. (Keep it to 10 minutes max) Jordan Veasy signed AFC/NFC playoff picture Broadcaster Tim Ryan suspended only one game for racist comments on Lamar Jackson: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/49ers-Suspend-Broadcaster-After-Lamar-Jackson-Comments-56...

Dec 06, 20191 hr 35 min

Touchdowns & Tailgate Live from the USC campus

questions What football team runs L.A? What L.A. team has the best tailgate? Your tailgate isn't a tailgate without what? #Letstalkaboutit Tua has no injury insurance protecting against his possible falling in the draft. Parents have full faith in Alabama. https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2019/11/explaining-tua-tagovailoas-nfl-draft-insurance-situation-after-hip-injury.html Chase Young is back as Ohio State plays Penn State. Georgia could shut out the Pac-12 champ as SEC East Champ. Pac-12 Sou...

Nov 28, 201953 min

Open the Canvas or Experience the Helmet

#Letstalkaboutit RIP Charles Roger's. God bless the dead Colin Kaepernick will get a PRIVATE tryout in Atlanta on Saturday, November 16th for all 32 teams. It's set up as a miniature combine that starts at 3 p.m. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28067012/nfl-invites-teams-colin-kaepernick-workout-saturday Eric Reid gives his opinion. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2862608-panthers-eric-reid-says-nfls-colin-kaepernick-workout-feels-like-a-pr-stunt Lamar Jackson vs Deshaun Watson & Ste...

Nov 16, 20191 hr 39 min

Your Favorite Chicken Sandwich is on a Watchlist

#Letstalkaboutit Josh Gordon picked up on waivers by the Seattle Seahawks. Cam Newton officially placed on injured reserve. He may be done in Carolina. DeSean Jackson put on IR due to abdominal tear. Jordan Mathews signed for third stint. A.J. Green might play for the first time this season. Dez Bryant said he'll be ready to contribute in two weeks. He tore his Achilles tendon last year with the Saints. Kahzin Daniels will start for Buccaneers on Sunday. Outside linebacker is completely blind in...

Nov 08, 20191 hr 39 min

Spiritually Getting Right with Your Bladder: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

#Letstalkaboutit NCAA board approves athlete compensation for images, likeness. Goal is to be implemented by 2021. Trade deadline passed. Trent Williams failed his physical due to his helmet hurting him. Jamal Adams calls out Jets management for fielding trade offers for him after telling him he was the cornerstone of the franchise Aqib Talib traded to the Dolphins for draft picks Genard Avery traded to Eagles Kenyon Drake traded to Arizona Cardinals Coaches on the hot seat College Football news...

Nov 01, 20191 hr 52 min

Trading Teams is an Ultralight Scheme

#Letstalkaboutit XFL partnership deals announced. Inaugural championship game will be April 26th. https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/26683501/xfl-games-air-espn-abc-fox-properties Rest in Power Willie Brown Trades, rumors & such: Conley, Sanders, Sanu, Bennett and more Impact of Mahomes injury Bridgewater versus Brees, Tannehill Resurgence, Rosen versus Fitz, Kyle Allen? And more QB issues Take or Tangent Reuben Randle blackballed article: https://www.sbnation.com/2019/10/10/20905265/dorkt...

Oct 25, 20191 hr 46 min

Millienial Sharecropping Clout

#LETSTALKABOUTIT Rams trade Marcus Peter's to the Ravens for Kenny Young & a draft pick Rams then trade for Jalen Ramsey by giving up two firsts & a fourth round pick. (KENNY CALLED IT WEEKS AGO) Mahomes injured knee against the Broncos. Raiders right tackle Trent Brown states his innocence against domestic violence suit by his ex girlfriend NEW SEGMENT: #WHATSTHEIMPACT Ravens lose Tony Jefferson but get Marcus Peters & Earl Thomas in the same secondary. Jalen Ramsey saves the Rams s...

Oct 18, 20191 hr 25 min

The Jokes on You, Fat Boys Never Run Sand Dunes

#LetsTalkaboutit Touchdowns and Theater: Joker edition Baker versus Bosa and more reluctant 49er content Bosa said he ain’t made Goff YetB Sherman versus Baker https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2857553-browns-baker-mayfield-odell-beckham-talk-frustrations-with-recent-struggles Rihanna, Kap and SB Rih rejects SB https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2857371-rihanna-rejected-super-bowl-53-halftime-show-in-solidarity-with-colin-kaepernick Kap’s team’s fact sheets https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/st...

Oct 12, 20191 hr 50 min

Don't Take Legal Advice From Billboards

Kenny and Pete are back with reaction from consecutive Rams losses, Burfict's latest suspension and drama in Minnesota. This show also features tangents on Shakira versus J-lo again. Lastly, Leuzinger High School Football head coach Thomas Barnes stops by for Kenny's latest Community conversation. He talks about building a program without many transfers or resources as well as his story in coaching. Find more content on TouchdownsandTangents.com

Oct 05, 20191 hr 38 min

We Snitching if There's No Tacos & Tequila at the Third Anniversary Party

Melvin Gordon returns Saquon injured NFL owners propose 17th game JLo Shakira halftime Super Bowl Performers Mahomes fastest player to hit 99 overall in madden Jalen Ramsey leaves team for birth of his 3nd child Bill's & 49ers undefeated at the bye week Lamar Jackson hates running College football USC & UCLA answer the Call of Duty against Transfers balling at their new schools D'Eric King redshirts rest of his senior year and will stay at Houston. Cal is ranked 15th Mancini pull up? Tou...

Sep 28, 20191 hr 41 min

Side Chicks Can't be Sugar Mamas

#Letstalkaboutit Eli era over in New York. Daniel Jones is Eli 2.0? Will Saquon be wasted? The MisExpectations of Jalen Ramsey & Jaguars ownership What is Tom Coughlin doing? Is Dalvin Cook's rise Kirk Cousin's undoing? Steelers get Minkah Fitzpatrick. Their entire defense consists of first rounders Antonio Brown saga continued College Football news Jalen Hurts UCLA & USC LSU Take or Tangent Dolphins tanking Chargers lose another safety to IR Drew Brees out with thumb injury Big Ben out ...

Sep 21, 20191 hr 41 min
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